Lions second-round pick Derrick Moore's contract signing could drag into July as NFL teams and agents play the fully guaranteed money game that delayed Tate Ratledge last season.
An NFC executive called Blake Miller "the best tackle in the draft," validating Brad Holmes' first-round pick at 17 while other teams overthought their selections.
The Lions nailed their draft by selecting Blake Miller at No. 17 to fix their offensive line issues, while fifth-round pick Keith Abney could be a steal at nickel.
Brad Holmes nearly traded up for Blake Miller before backing out at the last second when the Rams' shocking quarterback pick made his target available at 17.
The Lions used five of seven draft picks on defense and might be planning a major scheme overhaul to fix their crater-like defensive collapse.
The Lions finally have real depth and legitimate competition at left guard and nickel corner, with multiple NFL-caliber players fighting for starting spots in Allen Park.
That first look at the Detroit Lions Depth Chart after the draft hits different. You can see the plan. You can see the logic. And after years of this franchise treating roster-building like a dare, that still feels a little…
The Lions signed defensive tackle Jay Tufele and linebacker Joe Bachie to add depth and special teams experience as Brad Holmes continues building the roster after the draft.
The Lions sign veteran defenders Jay Tufele and Joe Bachie as smart depth moves that fill actual needs without breaking the bank.
The Detroit Lions are the only NFL team skipping rookie minicamp as GM Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell continue their unconventional approach to team building.
